CIECO
CIECO is a family-owned US manufacturer founded in 1989 that designs resolver-based safety and automation controls for metal stamping, powdered metal, forging, and press brake operations, selling turn-key systems and modular add-ons directly to industrial press operators.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersClinton, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CIECO does
CIECO Inc. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of industrial press controls headquartered in Clinton, Pennsylvania, founded in 1989. The company designs and builds resolver-based safety and automation controls, die protection systems, programmable limit switches, tonnage monitors, brake monitors, shut height controllers, and complementary accessories (resolvers, safety relays, touch buttons, dual solenoid valves, palm button stations) for metal stamping, powdered metal, forging, and press brake operations. Its core technology centers on proprietary resolver-based position sensing (anchored by the heavy-duty HD13 resolver) and a modular rack architecture (Automator I, Automator II, and the 2025-launched Automator II MINI), with digital calibration that eliminates traditional pot adjustments and OPC-UA / Ethernet connectivity for production data integration. Products are certified to OSHA 1910.217, ANSI B11.1/B11.16/B11.19/B11.3-2022, and CSA Z142-02, and are designed and manufactured in the USA with a stated policy of long product life and no regular obsolescence.
CIECO generates revenue primarily through direct sales of hardware — standalone controllers, modular add-on cards, and complete custom turn-key motor control packages designed to customer specifications with schematics and pre-wired components — plus recurring spare parts and accessories (priced individually, e.g., $110-$260 per button or switch). The go-to-market is sales-led and direct-only, with no channel partners or distributors indicated: customers reach the company via phone (412-262-5581), website contact forms, and a single email address, and pricing is quote-based and tailored to each application. The customer base spans manufacturers and operators of mechanical and hydraulic presses across North America, with named use cases in metal stamping, compacting/powdered metal, forging, press brake, and general industrial programmable limit switch applications. Distribution is single-country domestic (USA), and CIECO self-describes as the premier manufacturer of safety press controls in the USA.
CIECO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CIECO
- Legal name
- CIECO Inc.
- Website
- https://ciecocontrols.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CIECO is a family-owned US manufacturer founded in 1989 that designs resolver-based safety and automation controls for metal stamping, powdered metal, forging, and press brake operations, selling turn-key systems and modular add-ons directly to industrial press operators.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CIECO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Press Automation Controls
- NAICS
- Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK), Safety Instrumented Systems & Machine Safety Control (SIS, Safety PLCs, Relays) (IMAGABAF), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)
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Where CIECO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Clinton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
CIECO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Industrial Control Systems Sales: Sale of safety press controls, automation controls, programmable limit switches, brake monitors, tonnage monitors, and related industrial control equipment. Products sold as standalone controllers or complete turn-key systems with motor controls, enclosures, and pre-wired components. Replacement spare parts and accessories also sold.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Turn-key control packages - customized systems |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Spare parts and accessories |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
CIECO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CIECO manufactures and sells resolver-based industrial press automation and safety controls for metal stamping, powdered metal, forging, and press brake operations. Its portfolio includes safety press controls, die protection systems, tonnage monitors, programmable limit switches, and engineered turn-key press control packages built around a modular rack architecture.
Product overview
CIECO is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial controls since 1989, serving the metal stamping and powdered metal press industries. The product portfolio follows a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the Automator series (Automator I, Automator II, and Automator II MINI) which are resolver-based press automation controls with modular rack systems. Supporting these are safety press controls (PPC1100R, PPC1000R) and press brake controls (PBC1100R) that meet OSHA, ANSI, and CSA compliance standards. The offering extends to dedicated monitoring and protection modules including die protection controls (PCI-100DP, K2000 PLS-Plus, Micro-DP), tonnage monitors (Tonnage Tracker), brake monitors (PCI-100BM), programmable limit switches (PCI-100LS), and shut height controls (RamMaster). Complementary accessories include the HD13 industrial resolver, SR-2H safety relay, STT series touch buttons, dual solenoid safety valves, and palm button stations. Turn-key motor control packages are also offered for complete system integration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Automator I
- Automator II
- Automator II MINI
- PPC1100R Press Process Control
- PPC1000R Press Process Control
- PBC1100R Press Brake Control
- PCI-100BM Brake Monitor
- PCI-100DP Die Protection
- PCI-100LS Limit Switch
- K2000 PLS-Plus
- Micro-DP Die Protection
- Tonnage Tracker
- HD13 Resolver
- RamMaster
- SR-2H Resolver Control
- STT Series
- Dual Solenoid Safety Valves
- Palm Button Stations
- Motor Controls and Turn-Key Packages
Quantifiable outcome
- RamMaster shut height control sets shut height to within .001 inch accuracy
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use CIECO
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
CIECO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature7 records
CIECO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights3 records
CIECO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pannier Corporation: Pannier supplies industrial marking, identification, and related controls for metalworking and forging customers. Operates in similar industrial customer base and serves comparable press-shop operational needs.
- Banner Engineering: Banner Engineering produces safety devices including touch buttons, two-hand control modules, and safety relays used in press operations. Comparable product overlap with CIECO's STT touch buttons and safety relay portfolio.
- IDEC Corporation: IDEC manufactures industrial control products including safety relays, PLCs, and operator interface devices that serve similar industrial automation and machine-safety applications as CIECO's modular controllers and accessories.
- Pilz Automation Safety: Pilz is a specialist in machine safety controls, including safety relays, two-hand monitoring, and press safety systems. Highly comparable to CIECO's SR-2H safety relay and PPC safety press control offerings, with a broader international footprint.
- Wintriss Controls Group: Wintriss is a direct competitor in press automation and safety controls, offering SmartPAC and related products for metal stamping and forging presses. Highly comparable product lines and target customers to CIECO's Automator and PPC series.
- Rockford Systems: Rockford Systems specializes in press brake and metal stamping safety products, including light curtains, guards, and two-hand controls. Comparable niche focus on press operator safety and regulatory compliance, similar to CIECO's STT and SR-2H products.
Emerging players
- SICK AG: SICK produces industrial sensors and safety solutions including position feedback and machine safety devices that complement or compete with CIECO's resolver-based position sensing and press safety systems. Operates globally with broader portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley): Rockwell Automation is a broad incumbent in industrial automation, offering PLCs, safety controllers, and motion control that compete with CIECO's modular Automator platform in larger press installations. Significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
- Schmersal Group: Schmersal is a global manufacturer of safety switches, safety relays, and machine safety controls with broad industrial press applications. Comparable safety-product portfolio and customer base to CIECO's safety controls and accessories.
- Siemens Industry: Siemens offers SIMATIC PLCs and SINUMERIK controllers that compete in industrial press automation, particularly for large OEM press builders. Operates globally with substantially larger R&D and channel investment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CIECO social profiles
Digital presenceCIECO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
CIECO financial estimates
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CIECO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
CIECO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CIECO M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CIECO
What does CIECO do?
CIECO manufactures and sells resolver-based industrial press automation and safety controls for metal stamping, powdered metal, forging, and press brake operations. Its portfolio includes safety press controls, die protection systems, tonnage monitors, programmable limit switches, and engineered turn-key press control packages built around a modular rack architecture.
Is CIECO a public or private company?
CIECO is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was CIECO founded?
CIECO was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CIECO based?
CIECO is headquartered in Clinton, United States, in the North America region.
How does CIECO make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Control Systems Sales.
Who are CIECO's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pannier Corporation, Banner Engineering, IDEC Corporation, Pilz Automation Safety, Wintriss Controls Group and Rockford Systems. SICK AG is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Schmersal Group and Siemens Industry.
Does CIECO have an API?
Yes. OPC-UA server option available for Automator II control systems, enabling customers to monitor Automator status, counters, production data and more with any OPC-UA client. The Automator II also supports Ethernet connectivity (wired or WiFi) for data communication.
What industry is CIECO in?
CIECO's product category is Industrial Press Automation Controls. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAH, Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers), with a secondary code of IMAGABAK, Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits). Its NAICS code is 335314 and its SIC code is 3823.